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Summary Cassandra, who is portrayed by the two women, expresses the opposing voices that exist inside the modern woman's head, during a 48-hour period as she tries to organize the affairs for her mother's funeral.
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Summary Cassandra, who is portrayed by the two women, expresses the opposing voices that exist inside the modern woman's head, during a 48-hour period as she tries to organize the affairs for her mother's funeral.
The subject may be glum but there is something consistently pleasurable about Mouthpiece, a film that is both audacious in execution and relatable, even for those of us who don't live in women's bodies.
Best of all, they haven't sacrificed emotional impact. Mouthpiece is a deeply moving piece of work.
In revealing Cassandra’s interior life, Rozema lays bare the modern female condition in an epic battle that is by turns lacerating, soothing and heartbreaking.
There are times when this visual twist confuses rather than elucidates. However, there’s no denying the bracing, honest nature of Mouthpiece, a truly revolutionary piece of filmmaking.
Ultimately, the filmmakers’ intention isn’t to throw us off but to invite us in, to encourage us to wonder: Is it really so strange for one woman to have two reactions to life?
The film is notable more for its unusual conceit than as a serious exploration of grief and familial relationships.
This film is quite thoughtful - it has a real theatrical feel to it. It didn't surprise me its based on a play. It has quite a floaty/dreamlike look to it. Its mildly amusing at times too. It's got quite shaky camerawork, which may frustrate people and I suppose its not entirely original, plot-wise but I thought its quite good as an arty type of a film and I liked the concept (even if it isn't entirely original) - the concept of there being the 2 versions of the same person - their internal and external self portrayed on screen. I would recommend this film overall - it is a somewhat quirky film which may appeal to some.
Knowing that it was based on a play it's clear to me that it would look fascinating on stage, but in a film the dynamics of dual acting stop being interesting after a while. The thematic reading and its backstory are better than the film manages to evoke, and that's not a good thing because at the end of the day it's only that presentation that leaves an impression and everything else is lost, especially its exploration of loss.
Production Company Crucial Things,, Aegis Communications Investments L.P., First Generation Films
Release Date May 31, 2019
Duration 1 h 31 m
Film Club's The Lost Weekend
• 5 Wins & 5 Nominations
Directors Guild of Canada
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Canadian Cinema Editors Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination